Executive Director
Teach For America California Capital Valley
Region: Bay Area, '09
With roots in Central Valley, Scott Richards is committed to growing the movement of leaders needed to move the boundaries on what is possible in education as Teach For America California Capital Valley’s Executive Director.
Nonprofit program director
Women Empowering Nations
Region: Memphis, '19
Destany Story was inspired to join Teach For America and become a teacher by the profound impact her TFA teachers had on her. She is a Memphis 2019 alum who still walks in her purpose today of empowering others.
Molly Brennan
Director, Applicant Experience on Admissions
Region: New York, '07
After graduating with her undergraduate degree from Fordham University, Molly joined Teach For America in 2007 as a New York corps member. Molly taught social studies for four years in an ESL high school in the Bronx and earned her Master’s degree in education from Pace University. In 2012, Molly joined the Admissions team as a member of Applicant Experience. Her work revolves around ensuring our thousands of applicants have the resources and support they need to successfully complete our admissions process.
President & CEO
The Aspen Institute
Dan Porterfield is President and CEO of the Aspen Institute, a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. A native of the City of Baltimore, where he was raised by a single mother at the height of the civil rights movement, and a Rhodes Scholar, he has been recognized as a visionary strategist, transformational leader, devoted educator, and passionate advocate for justice and opportunity.
Executive Director
Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council
Region: Dallas-Fort Worth, '11
Alana Henry is a TFA Dallas-Forth Worth alumna and Executive Director of Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council.
People and Culture Field Director - The High School Ministry
Cru
Region: Metro Atlanta, '07
Moved by his faith, Jared joined the Metro Atlanta corps in 2007 to serve others. His teaching and leadership experience have helped him pursue a career in youth ministry.
Executive Director & Co-Founder
School Justice Project
Region: New York, '06
Claire Blumenson is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of School Justice Project (SJP), a DC-based nonprofit organization providing special education legal services to older court-involved students with disabilities.
Executive Director of Philanthropy and DEI
PDT Partners
Region: New York, '06
Anjali Malipatil lauds her time as a middle school science teacher for preparing her for a career as Executive Director of Philanthropy and DEI at PDT Partners, a global investment manager that funds strategic grants and projects for nonprofits and schools.
Director
Collaborative for Inclusive Education
Region: New York, '09
Melissa has worked in English language learning (ELL) instruction her whole career, starting with her experience as a corps member in the South Bronx. She now works to strengthen the inclusion of ELL students and students with disabilities in NYC charter schools.
Executive Director
Teach For America Bay Area
Region: Bay Area, '08
Beatrice Viramontes is a longtime champion for our students and their families and a coalition builder who believes deeply in the power of communities to envision and realize a more just and equitable world.